Chapter 8 – The Alchemist’s Perfect Plan and the Assistant’s Day

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“Her petals bloomed fully. The honey flowing from her private parts was sweeter than anything else. I thrust my heated rod— What is this? This isn’t a sex education book, it’s just erotica!”

I thought it was a sex education book since it was titled “Gentleman’s Guide to Sexual Relations,” but the content was just erotica. Thinking it was a truly novel title bait, I closed the book.

I tossed it onto the desk and fell deep in thought.

Some time had passed since the incident with the Alraune petals. I had bought this book during a recent shopping trip, thinking Cecile might need proper sex education, but I stepped on a landmine. And it wasn’t even cheap. I should get a refund soon. I might need to show her what’s what myself.

Since that day, there had been no progress in researching Cecile’s semen. That meant I still hadn’t escaped this wretched body. Partly because after that incident, I also had to make potions, but mainly because making an aphrodisiac using Alraune petals was more urgent.

I can’t deny that I’ve become impatient due to milk consumption doubling… Anyway, I think I’ve perfectly combined what I had planned with the data obtained from Cecile.

Now all that’s left is to try it myself, but I don’t have a suitable partner.

If I were to try it myself, it would have little effect since it’s a male aphrodisiac, and if I were to use it on Cecile… it would probably work, but it felt like a despicable act. She would suffer, wiggling her hips without knowing why.

If I submitted it to the Association, they would verify it, but… that would take too long. It would be best if I tried it myself, but I just had to be in this state.

As I was lying on the desk contemplating, a good idea came to mind.

Today happens to be the day of my date with Claudia. Since I couldn’t restore my body, I had to go through with it. Separately, I thought about entrusting the prototype aphrodisiac to Claudia.

Although Claudia herself couldn’t use it being female, she is quite an accomplished adventurer. She surely knows many male adventurers. Moreover, since we communicate regularly, it would be perfect for receiving results.

It’s a bit troublesome, but still much faster than entrusting it to the Association.

Actually, I thought that Claudia might help… since she’s been quite kind since my body changed. And it’s a perfect plan where adventurers can try high-quality aphrodisiacs—a win-win for everyone.

Chuckling, I checked the time and saw it was almost time for Claudia to arrive.

After tidying my appearance, I went down to the workshop, where Cecile was cleaning.

“Cecile.”

“Lady Asha!”

“Are you done cleaning?”

“Yes! Just finished!”

“Good job.”

“Thanks!”

Cecile was energetic today too. I passed by her and opened the preservation box. I took out the prototype aphrodisiac and secured it inside my clothes.

“Cecile.”

“Yes, Lady Asha.”

“This might be sudden, but you’re free to play as you like today. As long as you don’t go outside.”

“What do you mean? Has Cecile been fired?”

“…Fired? Today is your day off. Consider it a vacation.”

“I see! Today is a… vacation!”

“Yes, it’s a vacation.”

I patted Cecile’s head as I moved toward the entrance.

“I’ll be out for a bit… feel free to eat anything from the kitchen preservation box if you’re hungry.”

“Yes! Then what should I do?”

“Hmm… I don’t know? What do you want to do?”

“I’m not sure.”

“Is it still a bit difficult for Cecile?”

“I’ll try my best anyway!”

“Alright, tell me what you did for fun when I get back.”

“Yes!”

Just as our conversation ended, a signal came that a visitor had arrived.

“Looks like she’s here to pick me up. I’ll be back, Cecile.”

“…Have a safe trip, Lady Asha.”

I smiled at Cecile, who had somehow become dejected, and opened the front door. There was Claudia, dressed up unlike her usual self. Her tight-fitting clothes clearly emphasized her silhouette. I thought she had a firm, beautiful body, befitting an adventurer.

Her tail looked fluffy today too.

“Hello, young lady. You’re properly dressed today, I see? Though still with the gown.”

“…I just didn’t have clothes I liked.”

“Not because he’s too stingy to buy them?”

“That’s not it! Let’s just go quickly.”

“Is Lord Astarote not here today either?”

“No, unfortunately.”

“It’s hard to see his face these days. Well, I’m happy to see you, so it’s fine. Shall we go?”

With that, Claudia naturally placed her hand on my waist. Perhaps because she’s a beastfolk, it was very warm. She might have put on perfume as there was a slightly refreshing scent.

“…Do we have to walk like this?”

“Of course, it’s a date in name at least, so we should set the mood, right?”

“…”

Claudia smiled with a sly face.

“Well then, let’s go. I’ve reserved a nice place.”

I followed Claudia into the bustling area. 

* * * * Lady Asha said today is a vacation. But Cecile doesn’t know what a vacation is. So I don’t know what to do. But since I told Lady Asha I would try, Cecile will try to do something.

Lady Asha went out with something called Claudia that smells like a beast. I feel strange. Am I not allowed to go out together with her? It feels like there’s rain in my heart. I’m good at carrying luggage too…

The workshop without Lady Asha feels like it’s raining. So Cecile left the workshop. I wondered what I should do. Nothing particularly came to mind.

Lady Asha has always told me everything.

I already miss Lady Asha. But since Lady Asha said to stay inside, I can’t follow her out.

I had a good idea.

Cecile came to where Lady Asha and I sleep. The blanket smells of Lady Asha. It’s a good smell. Today, perhaps because she spent more time on the bed, the scent is stronger. Being here makes me feel like I’m with Lady Asha, which feels good.

When I bury my face in the pillow Lady Asha uses, I can smell a strong scent.

Ah, it got hard again.

Why does it keep getting hard when I smell Lady Asha’s scent? Lady Asha hasn’t taught me about this either. It’s unfortunate, but I should leave this place before it gets harder. Otherwise…

Because I’ll have to do something that feels good.

Cecile feels good, but Lady Asha doesn’t seem to like this very much. I moved my reluctant body and looked around the house. That’s when I found a book I hadn’t seen before.

Normally, I wouldn’t look at anything unless Lady Asha gave it to me, but since Lady Asha said I could do anything today, I thought I might read this.

The title of the book is “Gentleman’s Guide to Sexual Relations.” I turn the fluttering pages and read the content.

Hmm… I don’t understand.

People don’t have petals. They don’t produce honey either.

Though Lady Asha certainly has a flowery scent, she’s not a flower, is she? But I memorized the content. It would be good to ask Lady Asha when she returns.

Then Lady Asha will pat my head and tell me, right?

Reading the book made me hungry. Cecile is now going to the kitchen.

Opening the preservation box, there are sandwiches Lady Asha prepared. Lady Asha is good at cooking. It’s delicious.

Eating just sandwiches makes my throat feel blocked. I open the preservation box next to it and take out milk!

I haven’t had milk today, so I can drink it!

Sandwiches and milk are delicious. But… I wanted more milk. Since Lady Asha only allowed one per day, I shouldn’t drink more.

Ah! My hand moved on its own and opened the packaging!

This is terrible! Lady Asha might get angry! When I came to my senses, I had already consumed half of the new milk. It was delicious but… I’m worried.

I don’t want to be scolded by Lady Asha.

I had a good idea! Cecile is going to the workshop.

I didn’t forget the milk bottle.

I opened the preservation box in the innermost part. There’s a beaker containing something that looks like milk. If I put this in, Lady Asha surely won’t notice!

I won’t tell Lady Asha about this! I don’t like being scolded.

Thinking about Lady Asha makes me miss her. Outside, it’s already dark. When will Lady Asha come back?

Cecile ended up returning to the bed where Lady Asha and I sleep. This is bad. Now the bed doesn’t smell of Lady Asha anymore. It feels like it’s raining on the bed.

Cecile didn’t give up and went to the bathroom. I can see the clothes Lady Asha took off. This place still has Lady Asha’s scent.

Yes. It feels like Lady Asha is beside me. I’ll wait for Lady Asha like this. I’ll smell a lot before it fades away.

Not long after, Lady Asha returned. She looked a bit tired. The beast smell is strong. Somehow… I feel strange.

Lady Asha who returned went to the kitchen. This is bad. Could it be that Lady Asha knows everything? Lady Asha opened the preservation box containing the milk. Cecile’s heart starts to ache sharply.

Lady Asha, who took out the milk, tilts her head. She tore open the packaging I had carefully reattached and drank the milk.

A clinking sound was heard. Lady Asha dropped the milk bottle. Startled, I run to Lady Asha.

Lady Asha’s face is red. Her breathing has become rough. Something is strange. Lady Asha’s scent is becoming stronger. Lady Asha’s eyes are blurry.

Seeing that, it got hard.

Suddenly, I remembered the content of the book I saw earlier today. I don’t know why. So it would be good to ask Lady Asha. Feeling it getting harder and harder, I approached Lady Asha.

There’s an unpleasant beast smell.

Cecile doesn’t like beasts.

KatTL